13 Stripes, 50 Stars (Band Gr. 4)

13 Stripes 50 Stars was inspired by the pictures of thousands and thousands of American Flags flying on the National Mall in place of all the people who were unable to attend the US Presidential Inauguration due to the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2021. The images of so many flags standing together, without regard for political inclination, struck me as an important example of unity and resolve; a beautiful tribute to the American spirit and all those who made sacrifices to bring us to today.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Ruby Band Series
Level: 4 | Duration: 3:10

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (8.5x11 stapled booklet)

Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
F Horn
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
B-flat Euphonium T.C.
Tuba

Timpani (4 drums)
Glockenspiel
Xylophone
Vibraphone
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 2: Crash Cymbals, Mark Tree, Suspended Cymbal